Sharp Beginnings: Entry-Level Knives for Aspiring Chefs
First Japanese Knives
Shopping for a kitchen knife, especially a Japanese one, can feel overwhelming with the variety of styles, steel types, and higher price tags. Take your first step with confidence by exploring our handpicked collection of knives for aspiring chefs.
Chef Knives - Multipurpose
Vegetable Knives
Petty Utility Knives - Smaller Tasks
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Not quite finding what you're looking for? Check out the Intermediate Knife page for elevated options.
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These are better then you would expect and so is the service definitely recommend.
The knife’s balance is exquisite. Its blade glides, not cuts. It turns what was work into absolute pleasure.
Got this for my boyfriend as a part of his welcome home from deployment care basket because he loves cooking. He’s always wanted one and now he shows it off to everyone. He loved the cute bandaid note included. I can’t wait to build him a full set. (: thanks!!
This is my second purchase. The care in wrapping and a hand written letter with a bandaid for comic touch are amazing! This knife was bought for my sister as a wedding gift and I know she will love it!! Easy choice to go with hasuseizo! I look forward to many more purchases!
Such a cool unique design
Best 170 dollars I’ve ever spent. Came razor sharp with some handwritten notes showing their appreciation. 100/10
Puirchased four Shegeki Tenaka knives (SG2 with ebony and buffalo) and love them. I ordered the petty, santoku, nakiri and sujihiki. They are works of art and work so well in the kitchen. Hasu Seizo even contacted Mr Tenaka for me to special order The Sujihiki with SG2 steel and ebony with buffalo and the blacksmith agreed to make me the knife. It is truly a work of art. Outstanding at slicing meats very accurately. If you want the very best in legendary craftsmanship with unsurpassed performance I highly recommend Hasu Seizo and these knives in particular.
I received this knife as a gift and absolutely love it. Great build quality and cuts through anything with ease. The thin blade is great for making delicate cuts. The blade visually is beautiful and holds an edge very well. The rosewood handle is very uniques and stunning in person.
Overall I would definitely recommend the knife and the unboxing experience as well!
Great balance and very sharp knife!!! Would recommend to anyone.
Knife is very well balanced and is razor sharp! The key to longevity is taking care of these. Not just the blade but the handle too! So far I love it!
This knife is perfectly balanced and it is incredibly sharp. The customer service at Hasu-Seizo is excellent.
beautiful craftsmanship. Unbelievably sharp! I was looking for something that will hold an edger longer. I have some VG-10 knives and I like the way they hold up. Looking forward to having this Tanaka SG2 santuko and also the Petty knife that I ordered at the same time in my cooking collection!
I’ve got a soft spot for traditional knives, and this one really delivers. The single bevel blade is a rare treat in a folding knife, and the Aogami steel holds a great edge. It’s simple, solid, and has that no-frills charm I love. The brass handle feels good in the hand and will only look better with age. If you’re into classic design and quality steel, this one’s easy to appreciate.
Supreme workmanship
Sharp & beautifully constructed
It will be a special gift !
